From Uganda, Dr. Greg Bartha: "Javier's Story"

In describing himself and his present circumstances, longtime Midland physician Dr, Greg Bartha will say ... "Elderly physician embarks on a new journey in life serving God and the people of Uganda. My goal is to move from living a good life to living a great life." In addition to his long-term mission, working at a medical clinic in Uganda, he is also a contributor to the Formula Vita blog.

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Javier's Story

Javier was educated in Belize. He got an associate degree in biology and chemistry after high school and then applied to the Latin American Medical School in Cuba. He was interviewed and accepted at this school. All training, housing, food and textbooks are free for the students. The first two to three years are spent in Havana, where Spanish and basic sciences are taught. The students then go to the provinces for clinical training. The period of study lasts for seven years, and then there is a final exam. Students who pass (about 90%) return to their home countries and must work there in medicine for at least seven years ...

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